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Singers go underground as Cornwall tin mine prepares to reopen

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A group of singers wearing high vis jackets and hard hats with lit torches and wellies with orange edging are standing underground and singing.

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Cornwall tin mine hosts shanty singers underground ahead of reopening

Overview

A group of 21 shanty singers from the Cadgwith Cove Inn performed folk songs 150 feet underground at the South Crofty tin mine in Pool, Cornwall. The mine, owned by Cornish Metals, is preparing to reopen, a project expected to create 300 jobs. The government invested £28.6m in 2025 to support the reopening plans, and a new workshop and stores facility opened in September 2026.

Key points

  • The Cadgwith Cove Inn Singers performed 25 fathoms underground to test the acoustics at the South Crofty mine.
  • South Crofty is preparing to reopen under owner Cornish Metals, aiming to create 300 jobs.
  • The government invested £28.6m in 2025 to support plans to reopen the mine.
  • A new workshop and stores facility for the mine opened in September 2026.
  • The mine has been used for extracting water and training a new generation of miners.
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